U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data published earlier this year put licensed practical nurse (LPN) employment at more than 676,000 as of May 2020. Also known as license vocational nurses (LVNs) in some areas of the country, licensed practical nurses make up one of the biggest healthcare occupations in the U.S. As of May 2020, nearly 92,000 LPNs were working in the four-state Southwestern region of the country. Further examination of May 2020 BLS data reveals the following about licensed practical nurse pay in the Southwest:
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Licensed Practical Nurse Pay in the Southwest |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| AZ | 7,440 | $55,820 | 13th |
| NM | 1,900 | $50,480 | 21st |
| OK | 12,850 | $43,250 | 44th |
| TX | 69,650 | $48,380 | 27th |
| U.S. | 676,440 | $50,090 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on April 26, 2021
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